Tall upright perennial. The species is 2-4 feet and
some
cultivars are 7 feet tall.
The yellow flower heads are 3-4 inches wide
and have drooping ray flowers. The heads are on
long peduncles that terminate the stems and
branches.
Mid to late
summer.
The bright green leaves are entire or slightly
toothed and arranged alternately. Basal leaves
are ovate to lanceolate oblong and petioled. The upper leaves are
oblong to lanceolate and sessile. Leaves are 3-6
inches long.
'Herbstsonne' - Large
single yellow flowers, with green ray
flowers. It is 7 feet tall and may need
staking.
